What Seagard does

Seagard Limited is an Edinburgh-headquartered marine technology company founded in 2016 that delivers integrated offshore asset protection services to operators of subsea telecommunications and power cables, offshore wind farms, and oil and gas platforms. The company's stated offering combines a software surveillance platform with physical vessel operations (crewed guard vessels and autonomous unmanned guard vessels), marine advisory and liaison services, and inspection and intelligence capabilities including digital twins, photogrammetry, and geophysical surveys.

The core product is the Offshore Infrastructure Surveillance Platform, a software stack that integrates AIS, radar, sonar, CCTV, and environmental sensors into a unified monitoring interface operated from a 24/7 Remote Operations Centre. AI/ML capabilities power predictive risk modelling, anomaly detection, automated vessel communication, and autonomous navigation for unmanned guard vessels. Supporting divisions cover Digital Twins and Photogrammetry for asset inspection, an Intelligence division for global-scale data capture and interpretation, and a Fleet division operating the Ivero survey vessel alongside the UGV and crewed guard vessel services.

Seagard generates revenue through a mix of subscription-style managed surveillance, professional services for advisory and survey work, managed guard vessel deployment, and data monetisation via intelligence services. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise sales targeting the world's largest cable operators and offshore wind developers; Virgin Media (Liberty Global Group) is the only publicly cited customer reference. The company operates from a single Edinburgh office with a global delivery footprint and holds Associate Membership in the European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA).

Name

Seagard

Legal name

Seagard Limited

Website

https://seagard.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seagard is an Edinburgh-based marine technology company that provides integrated offshore asset protection services, including AI-powered surveillance, autonomous guard vessels, and marine liaison consultancy, to owners of subsea cables, offshore wind farms, and oil and gas platforms worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Asset Protection

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Navigational Services to Shipping (48833), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Harbor & Coastal Patrol / Waterborne Security (BPAKALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater/Port Infrastructure Security (Dive Teams, Hull & Pier Inspections) (BPAKALAH), Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

Keywords

• Marine asset protection
• Offshore surveillance platform
• Subsea cable monitoring
• Autonomous guard vessels
• Offshore wind security

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Offshore Infrastructure Surveillance Platform: SaaS/software platform for marine asset monitoring, threat detection, and risk management. Delivered as managed service with 24/7 operational support from Remote Operations Centre.
2. Advisory Services: Marine liaison consultancy, risk mitigation planning, and offshore infrastructure awareness services providing expert guidance to marine asset owners.
3. Guard Vessel Services: Physical protection services including risk assessment, vessel procurement, crewed operations, and ongoing deployment management for offshore asset protection.
4. Survey Vessel Operations: Offshore surveying, inspections, and monitoring services using the Ivero Survey Vessel for geotechnical inspections, environmental monitoring, and asset condition assessments.
5. Intelligence Services: Data capture, interpretation, and management services providing actionable intelligence from marine environment monitoring, including vessel movements and environmental conditions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seagard provides marine asset protection services for offshore infrastructure operators, combining an AI/ML-powered Offshore Infrastructure Surveillance Platform with physical guard vessels and advisory consultancy. The company's core deliverable is a managed surveillance service that monitors subsea cables, offshore wind farms, and oil platforms, integrating multi-source data (AIS, radar, sonar, CCTV) with 24/7 human oversight from its Remote Operations Centre and autonomous unmanned guard vessels for physical deterrence and protection.

Product overview

Seagard is an international marine asset protection company offering a unified platform approach to offshore infrastructure safeguarding. The core offering is the Offshore Infrastructure Surveillance Platform, an integrated software system that combines four key modules: Remote Operations Centre (24/7 expert monitoring), Predictive Risk Modelling (AI/ML-powered risk forecasting), Hybrid Communication (automated threat detection and vessel communication), and multi-source Data Integration (AIS, radar, sonar, CCTV, environmental sensors). Supporting the platform are three service divisions: Advisory (Marine Liaison Consultancy, Risk Mitigation Planning, Offshore Infrastructure Awareness) providing stakeholder engagement and risk consultation; Inspection (Digital Twins, Photogrammetry, Geophysical Surveys) delivering 3D modeling and seabed analysis; and Intelligence (Data Capture, Data Interpretation, Data Management) offering comprehensive marine data services. The Fleet division provides Unmanned Guard Vessels (autonomous AI-powered patrol vessels), Guard Vessel Services (manned protection), and Survey Vessels (the Ivero platform for offshore surveying and monitoring). Together, these products form an end-to-end solution for offshore asset exploration, development, and protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unmanned Guard Vessel (UGV) Division: Autonomous guard vessel division for offshore asset protection with AI-powered navigation, advanced sensors, and 24/7 operational readiness.
• Digital Twin Solutions
• Intelligence Division

Products and services

• Offshore Infrastructure Surveillance Platform A sophisticated offshore infrastructure surveillance software platform that harnesses advanced analytics, a hybrid communication model, and seamless integration of multiple data sources (AIS, radar, sonar, CCTV, environmental sensors) to deliver situational awareness and operational efficiency for marine asset owners.
• Unmanned Guard Vessel (UGV) Autonomous guard vessels designed to patrol and safeguard marine assets with minimal human intervention, equipped with AI-powered navigation, advanced sensors (radar, AIS, cameras, acoustic systems), and real-time communication capabilities for 24/7 operational readiness.
• Guard Vessel Services Comprehensive guard vessel protection services including risk assessment, vessel procurement, crewed operations with integrated monitoring systems (radar, AIS, communication tools), and ongoing support for offshore asset security.
• Survey Vessel (Ivero) Mid-sized offshore surveying platform designed for inspections, monitoring, and environmental assessments, equipped with sonar, multibeam, geophysical tools, and real-time data transmission capabilities.
• Marine Liaison Consultancy Expert consultancy service specializing in fostering communication and cooperation between asset owners and key stakeholders (fisheries, maritime operators, regulatory bodies) to ensure safe, compliant, and conflict-free operations.
• Risk Mitigation Planning Tailored risk mitigation planning and guard vessel deployment services providing customized strategies, real-time monitoring, 24/7 support, and training to safeguard marine assets from threats including fishing activity and unauthorized vessel access.
• Offshore Infrastructure Awareness Stakeholder communication services designed to ensure critical marine assets are recognized and respected through tailored communication campaigns, custom mapping solutions, advisory notices, and educational workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced operational costs compared to traditional manned guard vessels through autonomous vessel deployment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member of ESCA, the European industry body for subsea cable operators. Membership indicates strong reputation and industry standing within the offshore infrastructure protection sector, with access to industry networking and collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DeepOcean: DeepOcean provides subsea IMR, survey, and autonomous vehicle services to offshore oil & gas and renewables operators. Overlaps with Seagard's inspection, survey, and offshore asset protection offerings for similar customer segments.
• Reach Subsea: Reach Subsea delivers offshore subsea IMR (inspection, maintenance, repair) and survey services using specialized vessels and ROVs. Comparable to Seagard's Survey Vessel operations and Inspection division for offshore asset owners.
• Ocean Infinity: Ocean Infinity operates autonomous and remotely operated marine vessels for offshore survey, data acquisition, and asset inspection. Direct overlap with Seagard's UGV division and offshore infrastructure surveillance platform, both combining autonomous vessels with AI-enabled data services.
• Global Marine Group: Global Marine Group provides subsea cable installation, maintenance, and protection services to telecom and power cable operators. Directly comparable to Seagard's cable protection and surveillance offerings for subsea infrastructure owners.
• M2 Subsea: M2 Subsea provides subsea engineering, ROV, and survey services to offshore energy clients. Directly comparable niche subsea services provider focused on offshore asset support and inspection.
• Orange Marine: Orange Marine specializes in submarine cable installation, maintenance, and protection for telecom operators. Direct overlap with Seagard's primary telecom cable customer base and asset protection services.

Broad incumbents

• Helix Energy Solutions: Helix Energy Solutions provides offshore well intervention, subsea robotics, and marine services to oil & gas operators. Comparable to Seagard's offshore asset protection and ROV-based inspection offerings but focused on upstream oil & gas.
• Subsea 7: Subsea 7 is a large offshore EPCI and subsea services provider with global vessel fleet and survey capabilities. Adjacent to Seagard in subsea survey and offshore services but at much greater scale and broader scope.
• Fugro: Fugro is a large established provider of geotechnical, survey, and subsea services to offshore energy and infrastructure markets. Overlaps with Seagard's geophysical survey and inspection services but operates across a much broader portfolio including oil & gas, renewables, and civil infrastructure.
• James Fisher and Sons: James Fisher and Sons provides marine services including offshore support, subsea services, and marine infrastructure protection across multiple sectors. Comparable to Seagard's broader service portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seagard-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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